Source-This post on Microbes producing more Methane than fossil fuel- Study is based on the article “Microbes, not fossil fuels, produced most new methane: study” published in “The Hindu” on 1st May 2024. Why in the News? A recent study has shown that methane emissions from fossil fuels decreased from 1990 to the 2000s and have… Continue reading Microbes producing more methane than fossil fuel- Study
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Project ISHAN
Source- This post on Project ISHAN is based on the article “One nation, one airspace’: India’s project ISHAN to streamline air traffic, benefit airlines and passengers” published in “WION” on 30th April 2024. Why in the News? With the idea of One nation, one airspace, India has initiated Project ISHAN (Indian Single Sky Harmonized Air Traffic Management)… Continue reading Project ISHAN
Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS)
Source- This post on Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) is based on the article What is TTS? The rare blood clot triggered by AstraZeneca’s Covid vaccine published in “Indian Today” on 30th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, concerns were raised over the rare side effects of the AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID vaccine. AstraZeneca has admitted that its… Continue reading Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS)
UN Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals
Source- This post on UN Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals is based on the article “Critical Energy Transition Minerals at the United Nations” published in “Forbes” on 30th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the UN has formed a panel specifically focused on critical energy transition minerals. These critical minerals are generally found in… Continue reading UN Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals
National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG)
Source-This post on National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) is based on the article “Secretary DARPG V.Srinivas to hold bilateral meetings with senior officials of Bangladesh Ministry of Public Administration during the 3-day visit” published in “The Hindu” on 28th March 2024. Why in the News? Shri. V. Srinivas, Secretary of DARPG, will lead a 4-member… Continue reading National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG)
Critical Minerals Summit
Source- This post on Critical Minerals Summit is based on the article “Mines Ministry to Hold Two-day Critical Minerals Summit from Tomorrow” published in “PIB” on 28th March 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Mines will hold a two day ‘Critical Minerals Summit: Enhancing Beneficiation and Processing Capabilities.’ About the Critical Minerals Summit: 1.… Continue reading Critical Minerals Summit
Election Commission powers against disruption of normal polling process
Source – This post on Election Commission powers against disruption of normal polling process is based on the article “Expert Explains: What Election Commission can do if normal polling process is disrupted” published in “The Indian Express” on 29th March 2024. Why in the News? Under Sections 58(2) and 58A (2) of the Representation of People Act,… Continue reading Election Commission powers against disruption of normal polling process
Green taxonomy
Source-This post on Green taxonomy is based on the article “Towards a green growth: On the RBI and a green taxonomy” published in “The Hindu” on 28th March 2024. Why in the news? The latest RBI’s Monetary Policy Report gives primacy to the impact of climate shocks on the economy’s financial stability. This reflects RBI’s step… Continue reading Green taxonomy
Indian ocean is increasingly getting Warmer
Source-This post on Indian ocean is increasingly getting Warmer is based on the article “Warming of Indian Ocean to accelerate: IITM study” published in “The Hindu” on 29th March 2024. Why in the News? As per the study, from 1950-2020, the Indian Ocean had become warmer by 1.2°C and climate models expect it to heat up… Continue reading Indian ocean is increasingly getting Warmer
Unclassed Forests in India
Source-This post on ‘Missing’ Unclassed forests in India is based on the article “Chunk of India’s forests ‘missing’ after 27-year-delay to file reports” published in “The Hindu” on 29th March 2024. Why in the News? In response to a Supreme Court order, the MoEFCC has uploaded State Expert Committee reports on its website in April. It… Continue reading Unclassed Forests in India
